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Despite Covid, The Show Must Go On
Though challenging, Israeli theater organization Curtain Call adapted during COVID-19 so their activities continued, gaining confidence they’d survive the pandemic thanks to The Jewish Agency and Ogen’s Emergency Loan Fund for Nonprofits
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Expanding Her Horizons in Israel
As a participant in Aardvark Israel, Jaclyn would “300%” tell others to do a gap year program in Israel.
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Coronavirus, Budget Challenges Can’t Stop The Power of Learning
The 2020 Emergency Loan Fund for Nonprofits helped the Elul Beit Midrash “stay afloat” during the worst of COVID-19
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Eye-Opening and Meaningful: Volunteering with Project TEN
When the coronavirus shut things down in her field, it gave Annamarie a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go volunteer in Israel without setting back her career
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Youth Futures: Strengthening Participants and Families
As a Youth Futures mentor, Maya has been working with Yael, a ninth-grader mentee, for two years to build her confidence and overcome anxiety
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Gaining Independence on a Gap Year
For Raquel, 18, a gap year before college was never in her plans until the coronavirus hit. Now she appreciates its value and the chance to gain independence.
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Makom Salon Offers Candid Conversations, Prompts Contemplation
The second season of Makom Salon began in January 2021 and includes high profile speakers discussing Israel education and Israeli engagement
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Grateful for a Gap Year
Judah planned to start his freshman year of college in Fall 2020; due to COVID-19, he instead opted for a gap year in Israel and has volunteered with Magen David Adom
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Spending a Gap Year in Israel During Corona
Alexa was supposed to be starting her freshman year this Fall. Instead, she’s spending a year in Israel.
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